Lucas Haneman, BFA 10, wins CNIB's The I Factor
Guitar virtuoso Lucas Haneman, BFA 10, from Kanata, Ontario, was the big winner at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind's The I Factor, a Canadian Idol-style musical competition for individuals living with vision loss.
Hosted by comedian Mike Bullard, it was held August 7 at CNIB's Lake Joseph Centre in Mac Tier, Ontario.
Celebrity judges singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard, musician Terry Kelly and Farley Flex, music promoter, motivational speaker and Canadian Idol judge, provided commentary on the top ten contestants at the live finale. Votes from the live audience determined the top three, of which Lucas was first!
A crowd favorite, Lucas had the audience cheering by the end of the evening!
Find out more at CNIB website | Hear Lucas's music on his Myspace page